This Sunday our Sunday School begins for our children! We are so excited to reconnect with all the children and parents and to continue our Faith Journey together.
See you there!
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Monday, April 11, 2011
A Big Thank You!
I want to thank everyone for making the Empty Bowls Project a success!
A big thank you to the children for the diligent work making the pots and for their continued learning about hunger and poverty.
A big thank you to everyone who supported our learning by attending the luncheon on Sunday. It means a lot to know that Sparling is supporting the Sunday School and First Sundays Ministry.
A big thank you to everyone who purchased a clay bowl. 1Hope Winnipeg thanks you and the children thank you!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
How Can You Help The Empty Bowls Project?
The children have been learning about hunger, poverty, and what our Christian response is. Please support their learning by participating in The Empty Bowls Project.
You can do this in three ways:
1. Attend our Empty Bowls Lunch on Sunday April 10th after church (any silver collection donations will be donated to 1Hope Winnipeg)
2. Purchase one of the clay bowls the children have made for $5.00 which will be donated to 1Hope Winnipeg.
3. Ask the children about what they have been doing and learning in Sunday School. Talk to them about how Jesus wants us to help the poor and the hungry.
You can do this in three ways:
1. Attend our Empty Bowls Lunch on Sunday April 10th after church (any silver collection donations will be donated to 1Hope Winnipeg)
2. Purchase one of the clay bowls the children have made for $5.00 which will be donated to 1Hope Winnipeg.
3. Ask the children about what they have been doing and learning in Sunday School. Talk to them about how Jesus wants us to help the poor and the hungry.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Easter Egg Decorating!
Stay after First Sundays Worship on April 3rd and join us for Easter Egg Decorating!
Egg decorating messy business so make sure you dress appropriately and remember to bring your own lunch to eat after church.
Everyone is welcome to stay!
Donations of eggs or decorating supplies are welcome.
Monday, March 21, 2011
First Sundays Ministry Empty Bowls Project
For the next month or so the children will be learning about hunger and poverty in Winnipeg, focusing on what the Bible teaches us about food and sharing of resources. The Scripture Verse we are learning is Proverbs 22:9, "Generous hands are blessed hands because they give bread to the poor."
Yesterday, on March 20th we made food posters to promote donations of non-perishable food items, pet food, and personal care items to Sparlings Food Bank. The children enjoyed identifying food items in flyers, cutting them out, and pasting them onto their posters. Please look for these posters next Sunday!
The children were also able to identify that Jesus wants them to help the hungry and the poor. We are going to do exactly that with the Empty Bowls Project.
Next Sunday, March 27th we will begin making the clay bowls. The bowls are a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world and here in our community. Once they are complete they will be displayed at church.
Join us for a simple lunch of soup and bread on Sunday, April 10th where guests will have the opportunity to select and take home a decorated bowl in exchange for a $5.00 donation to 1Hope Winnipeg (http://www.1hopewinnipeg.com/).
Please join us for lunch on the 10th!
Yesterday, on March 20th we made food posters to promote donations of non-perishable food items, pet food, and personal care items to Sparlings Food Bank. The children enjoyed identifying food items in flyers, cutting them out, and pasting them onto their posters. Please look for these posters next Sunday!
The children were also able to identify that Jesus wants them to help the hungry and the poor. We are going to do exactly that with the Empty Bowls Project.
Next Sunday, March 27th we will begin making the clay bowls. The bowls are a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world and here in our community. Once they are complete they will be displayed at church.
Join us for a simple lunch of soup and bread on Sunday, April 10th where guests will have the opportunity to select and take home a decorated bowl in exchange for a $5.00 donation to 1Hope Winnipeg (http://www.1hopewinnipeg.com/).
Please join us for lunch on the 10th!
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
What's Happening Wednesday
Today is December 23rd. It's the day before Christmas Eve. I'm sure that's what we all have on our minds this Wednesday.
Presents to buy. Presents to wrap. Decorations to put up. Food to make. Kids are out of school. Gotta entertain the kids. Gotta go see Santa. Gotta make cookies. Gotta decorate the cookies. Gotta go, gotta do, gotta be. A zillion things to do and a zillion places to go.
In this Christmas season parents have to make decisions about what is important all the time. We have to remember what the season is about and we have to remember the meaning of the season of Christmas . I'm a Mom too and I know that it's easy to get wrapped up in trees, presents, and parties. Sometimes Christmas becomes a burden rather then a blessing.
I've thought about this a bit and offer these tips to everyone out there.
1. Keep it simple -- Keep everything simple, including gift giving. Make home made gifts, especially ones that your children can help to make. Limit gift giving. Your second cousin twice removed that moved to Italy six years ago does not need to receive a gift from you. Don't stress about it, just focus on staying within your means and on giving gifts to those are really close to your heart.
2. Do things together -- Activities are more fun if everyone is involved. Bake those cookies together and have the kids decorate them. Put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house together. Volunteer for a local charity together. Wrap presents together. Visit elderly relatives together. Teach your children that Christmas is about more then gifts and Santa Claus.
3. Relax -- Take time out together as a family. Pick one day and do nothing but eat snacks and watch movies. Take an afternoon to go for a walk in the park. Attend any caroling or singing events at church. Laugh. have fun. Smile. Enjoy your time together. You'll find that if you take time out of the busy season to do relaxing activities that they will become traditions that your children will ask about in the coming years.
4. Say No -- That's right. Learn to say no. Realize that you and your family don't need to attend every Christmas party or every activity. The Scouts party, school party, work party, dance class party, Book Club party--somethings gotta give. Do you and your kids really want to go to their old babysitters Christmas Open House? Ask them and ask yourself. You just might want to...but you also might not want to. Prioritize what you do this Season and the Seasons after.
5. After December 25th -- Remember that the Christmas season only starts on December 25. It does not end then. Spread out what you do and when you do it. Not everything has to be finished by Christmas Day.
6. Pray & Celebrate -- Read the birth story in the Bible. Take time out and attend church service on Christmas morning. Read picture books about the Holy Birth. Pray. Sing Happy Birthday Jesus with your kids. Have a touchable nativity that your children can touch so can see the Gospel in action. Talk about all the characters. Answer questions and ask your children questions about the Holy Family and Birth. Continue with remembering Jesus, God, and the Bible after the Christmas Season has ended and decorations put away.
Blessings to you and your family this Christmas Season.
Presents to buy. Presents to wrap. Decorations to put up. Food to make. Kids are out of school. Gotta entertain the kids. Gotta go see Santa. Gotta make cookies. Gotta decorate the cookies. Gotta go, gotta do, gotta be. A zillion things to do and a zillion places to go.
In this Christmas season parents have to make decisions about what is important all the time. We have to remember what the season is about and we have to remember the meaning of the season of Christmas . I'm a Mom too and I know that it's easy to get wrapped up in trees, presents, and parties. Sometimes Christmas becomes a burden rather then a blessing.
I've thought about this a bit and offer these tips to everyone out there.
1. Keep it simple -- Keep everything simple, including gift giving. Make home made gifts, especially ones that your children can help to make. Limit gift giving. Your second cousin twice removed that moved to Italy six years ago does not need to receive a gift from you. Don't stress about it, just focus on staying within your means and on giving gifts to those are really close to your heart.
2. Do things together -- Activities are more fun if everyone is involved. Bake those cookies together and have the kids decorate them. Put up the Christmas tree and decorate the house together. Volunteer for a local charity together. Wrap presents together. Visit elderly relatives together. Teach your children that Christmas is about more then gifts and Santa Claus.
3. Relax -- Take time out together as a family. Pick one day and do nothing but eat snacks and watch movies. Take an afternoon to go for a walk in the park. Attend any caroling or singing events at church. Laugh. have fun. Smile. Enjoy your time together. You'll find that if you take time out of the busy season to do relaxing activities that they will become traditions that your children will ask about in the coming years.
4. Say No -- That's right. Learn to say no. Realize that you and your family don't need to attend every Christmas party or every activity. The Scouts party, school party, work party, dance class party, Book Club party--somethings gotta give. Do you and your kids really want to go to their old babysitters Christmas Open House? Ask them and ask yourself. You just might want to...but you also might not want to. Prioritize what you do this Season and the Seasons after.
5. After December 25th -- Remember that the Christmas season only starts on December 25. It does not end then. Spread out what you do and when you do it. Not everything has to be finished by Christmas Day.
6. Pray & Celebrate -- Read the birth story in the Bible. Take time out and attend church service on Christmas morning. Read picture books about the Holy Birth. Pray. Sing Happy Birthday Jesus with your kids. Have a touchable nativity that your children can touch so can see the Gospel in action. Talk about all the characters. Answer questions and ask your children questions about the Holy Family and Birth. Continue with remembering Jesus, God, and the Bible after the Christmas Season has ended and decorations put away.
Blessings to you and your family this Christmas Season.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
What's Happening Wednesday
We are going Bowling on January 17 after church.Mark your calendars!
Details will be forthcoming.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Christmas Services
Join us at Sparling United Church for Christmas Services.Longest Night Service
Monday, December 21 @ 7 PM @ Atlantic Garden City
Longest Night speaks of the God who walks beside is in our pain as much as in our joy and helps us to celebrate Christ in the midst of so many mixed messages.
Christmas Eve Family Worship
Thursday, December 24 @ 7 PM
Children are welcome and encouraged to participate in this Service of Joy.
Christmas Eve Carols & Readings
Thursday, December 24 @ 11 PM
A time for Reflection and Praise.
Christmas Day Celebration
Friday, December 25 @ 11 AM
Our Saviour is Born!
Help to adorn our worship space with ethnic cloths, scarves, or decorations to represent all nations coming to Christ. Everyone is invited to bring in these symbols of your heritage to add to the display.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Boo At The Zoo!
1Read about it here. The deadline to register has been extended to this Tuesday, the 12th!
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
The 4F's
First Sundays Ministry is hosting an event on the last Friday of every month, called the 4F's
What are the 4F's you ask? They are Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fellowship. & they are going to be happening the last Friday of every month at the Sparling Church House (1490 Burrows Avenue).
Our kick off event is this Friday, September 25 @ 6PM. We'll start with a simple potluck supper and then move into the activity of baking bread to use during Worldwide Communion Sunday at the church.
Bring the kids! Bring Grandma and Grandpa! Bring your neighbour! Come for supper and then baking.
What are the 4F's you ask? They are Faith, Friends, Fun, & Fellowship. & they are going to be happening the last Friday of every month at the Sparling Church House (1490 Burrows Avenue).
Our kick off event is this Friday, September 25 @ 6PM. We'll start with a simple potluck supper and then move into the activity of baking bread to use during Worldwide Communion Sunday at the church.
Bring the kids! Bring Grandma and Grandpa! Bring your neighbour! Come for supper and then baking.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Mom, I'm Bored! Dad, I'm Bored!
Free Things To Do With Kids For The Rest Of Summer
- Go to a City Wading Pool (Click here for info about them)
- Go to a City Splash Pad (Click here for info about them)
- Visit one of the city’s walking trails (Click here for info about them)
- Visit the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden (Click here for info)
- Visit the Legislative Grounds and take a tour (Click here for info)
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
September 1st Sunday Worship
On September 6th, there is not going to be a 1st Sunday worship service because....
It's Sparling United Church's bi-annual camping trip to Camp Morton for a weekend of family time and fun activities. Bring your tent and come stay at our Group Use Area site on Saturday, September 5 and stay for our outdoor church service and luncheon (bring your own lunch) on Sunday.
Can there be a better way to celebrate God's presence in our lives, than to spend time outdoors and with good friends!
Steve, Andrew, and I have rented a Yurt for the long weekend and we'll see you all there!
SPARLING IS GOING CAMPING!!
It's Sparling United Church's bi-annual camping trip to Camp Morton for a weekend of family time and fun activities. Bring your tent and come stay at our Group Use Area site on Saturday, September 5 and stay for our outdoor church service and luncheon (bring your own lunch) on Sunday.
Can there be a better way to celebrate God's presence in our lives, than to spend time outdoors and with good friends!
Steve, Andrew, and I have rented a Yurt for the long weekend and we'll see you all there!
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